From
Dr.
Kimberly Sultze
Department
of Journalism and Mass Communication
Saint
Michael's College
One
(802)
654-2257
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
PRESS
AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Health
GAP (Global Access Project)
The primary responsibility of the press and communications
coordinator is to promote the goals and objectives of Health GAP and its
campaigns in the media. As part of a fast-paced, dynamic, media-savvy activist
organization, the Coordinator generates and implements press strategies,
manages press events, and develops public communication materials for web and
print to increase the visibility of Health GAP and to further its campaign
goals.
Health GAP (Global Access Project) is a U.S.-based AIDS
activist organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to global access to
affordable life-sustaining medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS in
developing countries. Health GAP works with allies within the
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* Maximize media coverage of Health GAP's issues and activities in major
press outlets
* Generate creative and effective organizational
and campaign-specific
media strategies.
* Maintain regular communications and cultivate
relationships with media
outlets, nationally and internationally.
* Pitch stories to reporters, editorial writers,
and broadcast covering
Capitol Hill, the White House, international trade, health,
business and economics.
* Write and distribute op-eds,
press releases, public statements, and
background information.
* Provide rapid responses to media on issues
pertaining to AIDS treatment
access.
* Fulfill media inquiries and direct reporters
to Health GAP spokespeople.
* Organize press conferences and reporters'
conference calls.
* Lead production of newsletters, web page
content, and other campaign
materials.
* Participate in biweekly conference calls and
working group meetings, and
biannual meetings to discuss strategy and status of Health
GAP campaigns and corresponding media work.
REQUIREMENTS
* Strong commitment to expanding access to HIV/AIDS
treatment in
developing countries and to combating the AIDS pandemic in
solidarity with people in the global South.
* Prior experience doing press work related to
AIDS, globalization, public
health, social justice, and/or human rights. Experience with
direct action a plus.
* Existing contacts with the media.
* Excellent writing, communications, and
strategic-planning skills.
* High level of initiative, self-motivation and
energy.
* Willingness to travel within the
* Live in or near
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
Start date: Immediately
How to Apply: Review of applications will begin after the posting
date and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter and
resume to Health GAP via email to: [log in to unmask],
by fax to (415) 431-7898, or by surface mail: Health GAP c/o Mobilization Against
AIDS International,
For more information, call (415) 863-4676. Find out more
about Health GAP at www.healthgap.org <http://www.healthgap.org/>
People of color, people living with HIV, lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgendered people, women, and
multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.